6: Disneyland As part of our trip to Newport Beach we spent a day at Disneyland with the Thais. Allison and Zen had a great time going on rides and posing for the pictures. We were about 6 months pregnant with Avery and Mason.

7: Summer Time!

8: We loved our week at Newport Beach. We rented a house about 7 houses from the beach and invited any of our friends and family to come meet us there. Grandma and Grandpa Mead brought Ben, Jenna, Hannah and Sarah to come play one day. Another day the Jensens came to hang out and another day the Waldrams came! We snuck in a trip to Disneyland and Knotts while there too. We loved the little cottage even with the stinky alley!

9: "The friends we meet on the path of life make the trip worth while."

10: Allison was very excited for her first day of preschool. She attended the city preschool at Quail Glen with Ms. Mahi 2 days a week. She was very excited to go school shopping with Grandma and get some big girl clothes.

11: HALLOWEEN | Babies stayed home with Grandma & Grandpa

12: It's The Little Things In Life That Matter

13: They're Here! October 15, 2008 Avery Lynne was born first then Mason reluctantly arrived. They were beautiful. Mason stayed about 10 days in the NICU for his lungs to get strong.

14: It's not how many breaths you take but how many moments take your breath away that make life amazing!

15: We were so happy to have both babies be home! We had lots of love and help from cousins and grandparents!

17: A Day to Give Thanks

19: J O Y

20: so many | Each memory we keep with care means future happiness to share.

21: so many | Such a beautfiul day to have both babies blessed. Avery wore the same dress that Allison wore. It was made out of my wedding dress. Mason wore a special outfit that Grandma Katie got for him. It's always a good time when both sets of grandparents are around!